The 2025 Texas high school football season lights up with a heavyweight showdown as the North Shore Mustangs (Houston, TX) travel north to take on the South Oak Cliff Bears (Dallas, TX) on Friday, August 29, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Both teams are ranked in the Top 100 nationally and bring state-title aspirations into this marquee non-conference matchup.
Game Details
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Matchup: North Shore (Houston, TX) @ South Oak Cliff (Dallas, TX)
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Date & Time: 8/29/2025 – 7:30 PM
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Location: Kincaide Stadium – Dallas ISD, Dallas, TX
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North Shore Mustangs
North Shore enters 2025 as one of the nation’s elite, ranked #23 nationally and #3 in Texas. The Mustangs are perennial state-title contenders, with explosive playmakers on offense and one of the toughest defenses in the state.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #23
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State Rank (TX): #3
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Division Rank: #3
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Key to Win: Establish dominance in the trenches, limit turnovers, and use speed on both sides of the ball.
Main Squad
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Caleb Bailey – QB
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Davion Mitchell – RB
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Christopher Barnes – WR/DB
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Ethan Johnson – WR
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Malik Thomas – LB
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Jordan Lewis – OL/DL
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Cameron Scott – DB
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Isaiah Williams – WR/DB
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Logan Reed – DL
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Jayden Harris – TE/LB
South Oak Cliff Bears
The Bears open 2025 at home ranked #76 nationally and #12 in Texas, bringing swagger and championship pedigree after recent deep playoff runs. Known for defensive intensity and athletic playmakers, South Oak Cliff will aim to defend home turf against one of the toughest teams in the nation.
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2025 Record: 0-0
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National Rank: #76
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State Rank (TX): #12
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Division Rank: #2
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Key to Win: Slow down North Shore’s rushing attack, capitalize on turnovers, and feed the home crowd energy.
Main Squad
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Jalen Davis – QB
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Marcus Allen – RB
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Elijah Thompson – WR/DB
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Cameron Wright – WR
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Dylan Perez – LB
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Isaac Ramirez – OL/DL
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Christian White – DB
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Hunter Torres – RB/WR
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Noah Carter – DL
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Adrian Scott – TE/LB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Overall Record |
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| North Shore | 23 | 3 (TX) | 0-0 |
| South Oak Cliff | 76 | 12 (TX) | 0-0 |
Abu Sayem is a sports enthusiast and writer who enjoys sharing stories about high school athletics. He is passionate about celebrating the teamwork, dedication, and spirit of young athletes.
